Delinquency in society

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Title:

Delinquency in society

Author:

Regoli, Robert M.

ISBN:

9780763764340

Personal Author:

Regoli, Robert M.

Edition:

8th ed.

Publication Information:

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2010.

Physical Description:

p. cm.

Contents:

Sect. 1. Nature and Extent of Delinquency -- Ch. 1. Defining Delinquency -- Ch. 2. Measuring Delinquency -- Sect. 2. Delinquency Theories -- Ch. 3. Choice and Biological Theories -- Ch. 4. Psychological Theories -- Ch. 5. Sociological Theories: Cultural Deviance, Strain, and Social Control -- Ch. 6. Sociological Theories: Labeling and Conflict -- Ch. 7. Developmental Theories -- Ch. 8. Female Delinquency Theories -- Sect. 3. The Social Context of Delinquency -- Ch. 9. The Family and Delinquency -- Ch. 10. Schools and Delinquency -- Ch. 11. Violence, Drug Use, and Delinquency -- Ch. 12. Peer Group and Gang Delinquency -- Sect. 4. Special Topics -- Ch. 13. The Juvenile Justice System -- Ch. 14. Delinquency Prevention.

Subject Term:

Juvenile delinquency -- United States.

Juvenile justice, Administration of -- United States.

Added Author:

Hewitt, John D., 1945-

DeLisi, Matt.

Copies:

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Summary

Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition, provides a systematic introduction to the study of juvenile delinquency. This best-selling text covers the basic theories behind the cause of juvenile crimes, the sociological effects of juvenile delinquency, and the impact of juvenile crime on families, schools, and peer groups. Delinquency prevention programs and basic coverage of delinquency as it relates to the criminal justice system are also included to add context and help student comprehension.Key Features:-Offers the most current information on criminological studies from other fields that relate to juvenile delinquency such as psychology, psychiatry, and public health -Provides a balanced presentation of information, theories, and research to give readers an objective perspective without an ideological bias -Accompanied by a Companion Website featuring secure Instructor and Student Resources Instructor Resources:-Test Bank-Lecture Outline (Word doc.)-PowerPoint Lecture OutlinesStudent Companion Website (secure)Bundles:-Delinquency 8e w/access to SCW-Delinquency 8e with eChapters -Current Topics in Juvenile Delinquency